WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon 9 Piece Set with Knife Block

A comprehensive set featuring seven knives from Wusthof’s ergonomic Classic Ikon range plus a sharpening steel and carving fork. —DETAILS— WÜSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814, and are recognised around the world for superior craftsmanship. Every knife in the Classic Ikon range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless steel so it has a full tang, which creates excellent blade-to-handle balance. The high-carbon blade undergoes a process in which the steel’s molecular structure is realigned to be stronger and more robust, honed twice by hand and once by laser to ensure a perfect finish. As a result, it is extremely durable and retains sharpness well. What sets a Classic Ikon knife apart is its handle, which is designed to align with the curve of your hand as you grip it, as well as bolsters in the top and bottom of the handle for additional balance. This complete knife block includes everything you need to set up your perfect kitchen. The set contains: Peeling Knife for thin precision Paring Knife for intricate off-board work Serrated Utility ideal for tomatoes or any vegetable with a slightly firmer exterior Utility Knife for everyday chopping, slicing and dicing Bread Knife for perfectly sliced bread with a delicate crumb Santoku for extra-thin slicing Chef’s Knife the most versatile knife in your collection, providing stability, versatility and superb chopping Sharpening Steel for maintaining the edge of your blades and keep them sharp Straight Meat Fork for giving stability when carving large joints of meat 9-slot knife block with a diagonal surface for easy reach —BENEFITS— ‘Western-style knives are designed to be heavier than Japanese knives because the weight of a blade does a lot of the work, especially when cutting tough foods like swedes or lamb shanks. What WÜSTHOF has mastered is balancing that weight between the blade and handle so you feel more in control when you chop.’ –Justin